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Dose: 400 mg per day of a freeze-dried extractIn a double-blind study, supplementing with American ginseng significantly reduced the number of colds that people experienced over a four-month period.(more)

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Dose: Refer to label instructionsAmerican ginseng supports the immune system and protects against microbes.(more)

Dose: Refer to label instructionsAsian ginseng has been associated with improved athletic performance, though findings have been inconsistent. Its cousin, American ginseng, was found ineffective at improving endurance exercise performance in untrained people after one week. It is possible that different amounts and durations might affect results.(more)

In a double-blind study, supplementation with American ginseng significantly reduced by 27% the number of colds that people experienced over a four-month period, compared with a placebo.1 The amount used in this study was 400 mg per day of a freeze-dried extract.

Dose: 3 grams with or following mealsIn a small preliminary trial, 3 grams of American ginseng was found to lower the rise in blood sugar following the consumption of a high-glucose drink by people with type 2 diabetes.1 The study found no difference in blood sugar-lowering effect if the herb was taken either 40 minutes before the drink or at the same time. A follow-up to this study found that increasing the amount of American ginseng to either 6 or 9 grams did not increase the effect on blood sugar following the high-glucose drink in people with type 2 diabetes.2 This study also found that American ginseng was equally effective in controlling the rise in blood sugar whether it was given together with the drink or up to two hours before.

Dose: Refer to label instructionsExtensive but often poorly designed studies have been conducted on the use of Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) to improve athletic performance.1, 2While some early controlled studies suggested there might be benefits, several recent double-blind trials have found no significant effects of Asian ginseng on endurance exercise.3, 4, 5In many studies, it is possible that ginseng was used in insufficient amounts or for an inadequate length of time; a more effective regimen for enhancing endurance performance may be 2 grams of powdered root per day or 200 to 400 mg per day of an extract standardized for 4% ginsenosides, taken for eight to twelve weeks.6Short-term intense exercise has also not been helped by Asian ginseng according to double-blind trials,7, 8 but one controlled study reported increased pectoral and quadricep muscle strength in non-exercising men and women after taking 1 gram per day of Asian ginseng for six weeks.9

An extract of a related plant, American Gingseng (Panax quinquefolius), was found ineffective at improving endurance exercise performance in untrained people after one week's supplementation in a double-blind study.10Standardized extracts of American ginseng, unlike Asian ginseng, are not known. However, dried root powder, 1-3 grams per day in capsule or tablet form, can be used. Some herbalists also recommend 3-5 ml of tincture three times per day.

Parts Used & Where Grown

Like its more familiar cousin Asian ginseng(Panax ginseng), the root of American ginseng is used medicinally. The plant grows wild in shady forests of the northern and central United States, as well as in parts of Canada. It is cultivated in the United States, China, and France.

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Please consider my experience with this product before purchasing through any vendor.First of all, I ordered this through GNC months ago. Had no problems with [...] price. GNC is good for that.However, I think it's my civic duty to warn about this supplement. As someone looking to gain weight and a person who has had experience with other weight-gain drinks and mixes, I think that considering the quality of this product is very important, despite its obvious pros - good calories, quick source of protein.Frankly, this stuff tastes like poop. I have three bottles left and can't wait to finish them. I used to drink them straight out of the bottle, but have since decided against that because of the stomach pain I have endured as a result of these drinks. I do not have a weak stomach and have had other terrible-tasting mixes. This one tops the bunch, though. In order to use the drinks, I make smoothies full of fruits and veggies, as well as various other supplements, and the taste still slices through, making me cringe every time I drink it. I've found that adding a little sugar dulls the taste, but it's just not worth it.Trust me - unless you're lacking taste buds, this stuff is NOT for you. Look elsewhere and save yourself the pain.